Slumbersome

C1 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈslʌmbərsəm/

Definitions of slumbersome

adjective describing someone or something as being inclined to or conducive to slumber; sleepy or drowsy

Example Sentences

A1 After a long day of playing outside, the children were slumbersome and fell asleep quickly.

A2 The cozy bed and soft blankets made me feel slumbersome as soon as I lay down.

B1 The soothing music helped create a slumbersome atmosphere, perfect for relaxation.

B2 The gentle rain outside the window added to the slumbersome feeling of the lazy Sunday afternoon.

C1 The luxurious spa retreat provided a slumbersome experience that left me feeling rejuvenated.

C2 The combination of the comfortable mattress and blackout curtains made the hotel room a truly slumbersome haven.

Examples of slumbersome in a Sentence

formal After a long day of work, I was feeling quite slumbersome and ready to go to bed.

informal I stayed up late watching movies and now I'm feeling all slumbersome.

slang I was so slumbersome after the party last night, I could barely keep my eyes open.

figurative The heavy rain made the city streets look slumbersome and deserted.

Grammatical Forms of slumbersome

past tense

slumbered

plural

slumberers

comparative

more slumberous

superlative

most slumberous

present tense

slumbers

future tense

will slumber

perfect tense

has slumbered

continuous tense

is slumbering

singular

slumberer

positive degree

slumbrous

infinitive

to slumber

gerund

slumbering

participle

slumbered

Origin and Evolution of slumbersome

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'slumbersome' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'slumeren', which means to doze or sleep lightly.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'slumbersome' evolved to be used to describe a state of being sleepy or drowsy, rather than just lightly sleeping.